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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was unveiled 4 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5T scores against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony T90

 NEX-5T T90 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2009More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony NEX-5T

 T90 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony T90

 NEX-5T T90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the T90.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and T90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony T90
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
77
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $259